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How to Properly Dispose of Batteries in San Diego: HHW 101

Batteries Do Not Belong in Curbside Bins Batteries and products that contain batteries cannot be disposed of in trash or recycling bins. Batteries that enter the waste stream pose a

The Journey of a Tire

Every tire begins its life in a factory, where oil, natural rubber, steel, and carbon black are combined through an energy-intensive process. It takes about 7 gallons of oil to

Preventing Pollution at the Source: Top Litter Items Found at San Diego’s Largest Cleanup

Preventing Pollution at the Source: Top Litter Items Found at San Diego’s Largest Cleanup Every spring, thousands of volunteers across San Diego County take to the streets, parks, and beaches

Spring Clean Your E-Waste: A Room by Room Guide

Spring Clean Your E-Waste: A Room-by-Room Guide It started with a single, tangled charger. One moment, you’re looking for a cable, and the next, you’re knee-deep in a drawer filled

The 2024/2025 Christmas Tree Recycling Guide in San Diego County

Christmas Tree Recycling Guide: How and Where to Recycle Real Christmas Trees in San Diego County Among other benefits over fake trees, real Christmas trees can be composted or turned